Morning Connection
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About Morning Connection
Morning Connection is local news, sports, and conversations with special guests from around the community. Listen here for podcasts of previous interviews.
Q & A with Dan
GROWING UP: I'm a local boy, born in Clearfield and grew up there until age 12. My family moved to DuBois, where my teen "growing up" years were spent. Other than four years in Tennessee for my college education, I have lived in the DuBois area all my life.
GETTING INTO RADIO: My radio experience began with sports reports at a college radio station in Chattanooga, TN during the fall of 1984. My local radio career started in the summer of 1985 at WDBA-FM in DuBois, PA.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Host of the "Positive Alternative" music program, Morning Show host, Afternoon Drive host, Program/Music Director, and eventually, General Manager -- all at WDBA-FM, DuBois from 1988-2007.
FUNNY RADIO STORY: While doing live play-by-play for a high school football broadcast, an EMERGENCY bathroom situation became evident. Three minutes remained in the game, but I knew that was going to be two minutes too long to wait. I pointed to my partner who was there to keep stats and give "color analysis," and I quickly departed the broadcast booth. The poor guy was left alone to finish the game and post-game show. It was funny after everything was resolved.
ONE PERSON IN HISTORY YOU'D LIKE TO MEET: Ronald Reagan
THREE DINNER GUESTS: Thomas Sowell, Victor Davis Hanson, John MacArthur
FAVORITE SINGER OR GROUP: Keith Green, Petra, Third Day, Newsboys
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: WKRP in Cincinnati, Last Man Standing, The Office, Duck Dynasty
WORDS TO LIVE BY: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?"
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak, Seafood, Pizza
BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Coke Zero
HOBBIES: Sports card collecting
LIFE GOAL: To be a man of integrity who honors and glorifies God
GREATEST FEAR: Failing or disappointing my family
CHARITY OF CHOICE: Compassion International
Our Episodes
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - November 2, 2026
Jodi August, Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of Commerce, provides a recap of Chamber Month (October) and a recent Chamber conference in Camp... Read more.
State Representative Mike Armanini shares information about this week's announcement about Penn State's Innovation and Training Hub receiving federal and local funding to open on the DuBois... Read more.
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Ask the Expert: Adjust Your Perspective with Dr. Jake Snyder - October 28, 2026
Dr. Jake Snyder of Mint Condition in Grampian talks about disc bulging and herniation on this edition of Adjust Your... Read more.
A weekly (Oct. 21 thru Oct. 27) recap of District 9 football, and boys and girls... Read more.
City of DuBois Manager, Joe Fleming ... and City of DuBois Mayor, Barry Abbott ... recap the actions at last week's DuBois City Council meeting. They also preview what is ahead at the November... Read more.
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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - October 23, 2026
Albert Varacallo shares an update on the DuBois Dream, and its connections and outreach in Europe.... Read more.
Weekly recap of District 9 football and boys and girls soccer (Oct... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - October 19, 2026
Jodi August, Executive Director of the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on Chamber Month and previews upcoming events for the DuBois... Read more.
Dr. Jake Snyder of Mint Condition in Grampian explains how shockwave therapy can be useful and... Read more.
A weekly recap of District 9 football and boys and girls soccer scores, plus a preview of the D9 football schedule for Friday, October 16th.... Read more.
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Tri-County Local News Week in Review - October 9, 2026
The top and most interacted-with local news stories during the past two... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - October 5, 2026
A weekly update for the DuBois Chamber during "Chamber Month" ... featuring Executive Director, Jodi... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Brockway Rovers Coach Jake Heigel - September 29, 2026
Brockway Rovers Head Coach Jake Heigel recaps his team's 34-0 win over Redbank Valley Friday night, and looks ahead to Friday's Homecoming game in Brockway vs.... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update - Jodi August - September 28, 2026
A weekly update with DuBois Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jodi... Read more.
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Adjust Your Perspective - Dr. Jake Snyder, Mint Condition - September 23, 2026
Dr. Jake Snyder shares information about sciatica, and how it can be... Read more.
